Papercraft

MCRN Tachi / Rocinante

This is a build log of sorts, of the Rocinante paper model by Michael Grosberg.
I've built this model on and off over the course of about one and a half months. I'm by no means a pro paper model builder, and the Roci was a really challenging model to make. I used 160 gsm inkjet paper, 1.5 mm bookbinder's cardboard, a metal ruler, some sharp hobby knives, and a self-made scoring tool. Please excuse the low quality photos, but I didn't exactly plan this.

Inside Bracing
Modular, tab & socket system

Tiny Parts
Engine cone strut holders

Engine Module
Hard to align properly

More Tiny Parts
This was just ridiculous

Aft Modules
Dry fit for now

Fore Modules
First large hull pieces

Port-side PDC Pod
Luckily the PDC is hidden

Top Side Almost Done
Some details still missing

Fore Top Side Done
Detached for convenience

Bottom Starboard Details
Some very nice shapes

Bottom Side Almost Done
Not much work left

Antennas
A bitch and a half to make

Antenna Modules
Almost there

Connecting Pieces
The last parts are done